Mumbai Saif Ali Khan Home Invasion Stabbing Case

On January 16, 2025, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times by an intruder at his 12th-floor apartment in Bandra, Mumbai. The assailant broke in around 2:30 a.m., demanded money, and attacked Khan when confronted. Khan sustained six stab wounds, including injuries near his spine and neck, and underwent emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital. The suspect, a Bangladeshi national identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, was arrested days later. He had allegedly entered India illegally and used the alias Bijoy Das. The case exposed lapses in celebrity security and ignited fierce debates on illegal immigration. As of mid-2026, the trial continues, with Shehzad denied bail and facing charges including attempted murder.

As of July 2026, the trial is ongoing. The accused remains in custody with bail denied, and no final verdict has been delivered.

Whether the attack was a premeditated murder attempt or a robbery that escalated; the accused's true identity and illegal immigration status fueling national security and border control debates; and the adequacy of security measures provided to high-profile celebrities.

The case triggered widespread public demand for stricter celebrity security protocols, intensified scrutiny of illegal immigration from Bangladesh, and criticism of Mumbai Police's initial response. It also reignited political discourse on internal security and undocumented migrants, while highlighting the vulnerability of public figures in their private residences.